May 27, 2026
Board members and university administrators are spending an increasing amount of time on athletics.
Ryan McCarthy — Board of Visitors Member at Virginia Tech — joined our podcast with insight on the goals of a university and the role that athletics plays in serving its broader mission.
As the former U.S....
Highlight: NBA Europe
May 20, 2026
With the NBA accepting bids for NBA Europe, they get a chance to vet new owners and create new media inventory.
AJ and Charles break down some of the unseen benefits of expanding the NBA internationally.
May 20, 2026
With the NBA accepting bids for NBA Europe, they get a chance to vet new owners and create new media inventory.
AJ and Charles break down some of the unseen benefits of expanding the NBA internationally.
May 13, 2026
Brian Mirakian - Senior Principal at Populous - discusses how architects and sports teams are designing multi-use stadiums with the future in mind.
Trends and interests evolve much faster than stadiums can be built, so flexibility is key.
Timestamps:
- 1:45 - Brian’s role at Populous
- 6:00 - What owners are looking...
May 6, 2026
From our annual predictions episode, AJ and Charles explore whether or not the NFL will have a new media rights deal by this time next year.
The league already demands $12B annually and they are looking for a 50%-100% increase in their next deal. Will new and existing partners be able to write a big enough check?